Sarah Ghazanfari
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Graduate Research Assistant with over 6 years of experience in multiscale modeling of advanced materials, computational chemistry, finite element method, and machine learning. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Independently motivated, yet appreciate team efforts and collaborate productively within interdisciplinary groups.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
North Dakota State University
2020.05 - Current
- Performing Molecular Dynamics, Density Functional Theory (DFT), and Machine Learning to understand mechanical and optoelectronic behaviors of advanced clay-based materials such as polymer-clay nanocomposites and amino acids interaction with the clay surface.
- Mentorship of undergraduate students and high school teachers through NSF-REU summer research program.
- Present research achievements in scientific conferences and publish
journal papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. - Conducting teaching, grading, and course materials preparation of several civil engineering courses according to university standards.
Graduate Research Assistant
Mayville State University
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Conduction of both 2D and 3D cell culture.
- 3D print using breast cancer cells seeded into a 3D liquid matrix "bio-ink" with and without the porcine collagen powder mixed into the bioink.
- Coordinating, Enhancing, and Documenting NSF-funded 3D bioprinting Research project and Mentorship of Undergraduate Students.
High Performance Computing Service Intern
North Dakota State University
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Compiling modeling software packages on high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
- Assisting Research Facilitator and Systems Admins at center for computationally assisted science and technology (CCAST) in exploring, developing, testing several soft wares on mixed GPU/CPU HPC systems.
- Exploring and scaling test of the GPU package for LAMMPS software.
High Performance Computing Service Assistant
North Dakota State University
2021.08 - 2022.08
- Assisting Research Facilitator and Systems Admins at center for computationally assisted science and technology (CCAST) in exploring, developing, testing several soft wares on mixed GPU/CPU high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
- Exploring and scaling test of the GPU-optimized containers for LAMMPS software packages.
- Instructing one session of the CCAST’s workshop, “HPC for materials modeling and simulations” by having a demo on how to use and run LAMMPS and NAMD software packages on HPCs.
High Performance Computing Service Intern
North Dakota State University
2020.01 - 2020.05
- Compiling modeling software packages on high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
- Providing tutorials or reports, and helping other students in CCAST’s workshops on advanced research computing.
Technical Office Engineer
Neshaneh Zarrizan Kavir Firm
2017.10 - 2019.06
- Quantity surveying and estimating of required materials, ordering materials for different sites.
- Enforced all safety regulations on construction site to ensure that all
activities were in strict adherence to all regulations.
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Shahid Bahonar University Of Kerman
2017.08 - 2017.12
- Utilizing Finite Element Method to perform free vibration analysis of cross-ply laminated beam structures.
- Solving problems in design of steel structures course for senior students in civil engineering students.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science, Civil Engineering, , GPA: 4.00
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDMaster of Science - Civil Engineering, Structures, GPA:3.61
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
KermanB.Sc. - Civil Engineering, Civil, GPA: 3.31
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
KermanSkills
- P>Engineering Software: ANSYS, ETABS, SAFE, AUTO CAD, SAP, SEISMOSIGNAL.
- P>Multiscale Modeling Software: LAMMPS, NAMD, VASP, Materials studio, VMD, AutoDock Vina, Avogadro, PyMOL, Siesta, py4vasp, VASPKIT.
- P>Programming Software: MATLAB and Python.
Accomplishments
- Robert W. and Phyllis Anderson Construction Management and Civil Engineering Graduate Scholarship, 2023, Fargo, ND.
- International HPC Summer School Fellowship, 2023, Atlanta, GA.
- Society of Engineering Science Annual Technical Conference Travel Award, 2022, College Station, TX.
- Society of Women Engineers National Conference Collegiate Competitions Finalist Award, 2022, Houston, TX.
- NSF (ND EPSCoR ND-ACES) Doctoral STEM Teaching Assistantship Fellowship, North Dakota State University, 2022, Fargo, ND.
- IBM-Zerner Graduate Student Award, 61st Sanibel Symposium, 2022, St. Simons Island, GA.
- NSF (ND EPSCoR ND-ACES) Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Assistantship Fellowship, North Dakota State University, 2021, Fargo, ND.
- Best Graduate Research Assistant of Engineering College, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, 2019.
- Ranked 2nd among MS Graduate Students of Structural Engineering, School of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, 2018.
- Top 10% of BS Undergraduate Students of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, 2016.
- Top student among pre-university students. (GPA:3.83)
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- Women in STEM
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Mayville State University
2022.08 - 2022.12
High Performance Computing Service Intern
North Dakota State University
2022.05 - 2022.08
High Performance Computing Service Assistant
North Dakota State University
2021.08 - 2022.08
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
North Dakota State University
2020.05 - Current
High Performance Computing Service Intern
North Dakota State University
2020.01 - 2020.05
Technical Office Engineer
Neshaneh Zarrizan Kavir Firm
2017.10 - 2019.06
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Shahid Bahonar University Of Kerman
2017.08 - 2017.12
Ph.D. - Materials Science, Civil Engineering, , GPA: 4.00
North Dakota State University
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Structures, GPA:3.61
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering, Civil, GPA: 3.31
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
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